mastitis

It is amazing what a change in medication and a little anti-nausea medication will do! Ada would not eat and so, on a whim, on the way home, we got a couple of Whopper patties at Burger King, a fav of many a big dog. (We learned that you can buy them for around a […]
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The time to discuss these disorders with your vet is BEFORE you have an emergency on your hands and you are terrified into committing to a very expensive treatment or surgery–or else. For instance, know the difference between how mastitis feels vs. pyometra–and the difference between open and closed pyometra (the latter is more life-threatening)–and […]
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Mebs: From Under the Bridge Mascot

I've been an animal rescuer and advocate since forever! I remember bringing home every size, breed, type of animal, bird, reptile to my parent's house--and then carried it over to my adult life. When I saw there was a need to help disabled animals, I co-founded the Rescue Ranch in Houston (http://hopeformany.org) and need angels to help with some of the supplies/wish list items. I've been writing the Pet's blog for the Houston Chronicle since 2008 after 15 years of writing for newspapers and magazines as well as rescuing/advocating for animals. I hope you join me there, too: http://blog.chron.com /fromunderthebridge. Hugs from the Herd! (Our baby, Mebbie or Mebs, is this blog's mascot. She is the reason that so many have lived. Sending kisses to heaven...)